University of South Dakota

Location and Affiliation:

University of South Dakota is located in Vermillion, SD, population 10,070.
Affiliation: Public.

Population:

Univ. of South Dakota’s enrollment is 5,235 students.

• 62% female
• 1% black
• 1% Hispanic
• 1% Asian
• 2% American Indian
• 1% international

83% of applicants are admitted. Freshman return at a rate of 69%.

Professor to Student Ratio:

1:14

Academic Level:

• University of South Dakota is a lower Level 3 school
• ACT/SAT Optional
• The average high school GPA is 3.3
• The middle 50% range of ACT scores is English 19-25, Math 18-25, Composite 20-25
• The middle SAT range is Verbal 460-610, Math 470-620, Composite 930-1230

Most Popular Majors:

• Business/Marketing 17%
• Education 12%
• Health Related Professions 12%
• Social Sciences/History 8%
• Psychology 12%
• Protective Services/Public Administration 6%

Graduates:

45% graduate after 6 years.

Application:

• Admission fee is $20
• The admission application deadline is rolling
• The financial aid deadline is March 15

Generosity:

Average need met is 75%.

Features:

University of South Dakota was founded in 1862 and sits 55 miles from Sioux Falls and 35 miles from Sioux City. The campus holds a national music museum, center for instructional design and delivery, center for disabilities, government research bureau, state data center, federal technical procurement center, archaeology lab, speech and hearing center, and disaster mental health institute.

Contact:

University of South Dakota Admissions 1-877-269-6837.

Learn more about University of South Dakota. http://www.usd.edu